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Currently no Commercial Vehicle products (which includes Amarok, California and Caddy Life) are exported to North America and are therefore not available for purchase.
For more information on the vehicles available please go to www.vw.com (US) and www.vw.ca (Canada).

When will California/Transporter and Amarok ranges be sold in the US?

We are responsible for the vehicles supplied into the UK market, for information regarding the products available in America please contact the Volkswagen team in the US, their details can be found at http://www.vw.com/contact. Not all models sold in Europe are available in the US. Potentially you may be able to import a vehicle to the US from Europe. The process is different in the US and you’d need to contact a registered vehicle importer, for more details please refer to https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle.

How can I confirm the original build information of my Volkswagen (models produced before 1990)?

Before undertaking any paperwork or technical alterations please contact your local Volkswagen Van Centre who will work with our conversion team to ensure the necessary factory approvals are gained to allow down-rating.

This will be dependant on your vehicle. Please refer to the owner's handbook for the recommended oil specific to your vehicle.

Where can I obtain details of maximum Towing Weights or a vehicles CO2 emissions?

For technical specifications please select relevant vehicle and look at the 'Measurements' tab. Alternatively download a brochure. For used vehicles please refer to either your data sticker contained within the handbook or alternatively your V5 document.

Can I use Biodiesel in my vehicle?

Volkswagen Group designs and manufactures its engines to function correctly with standardised European fuels. This not only ensures optimum performance, reliable running and engine longevity but ensures that environmental emissions regulations are met over the life of the vehicle. The fuel standards in question allow for the inclusion of an amount of biofuel (up to 5% within BSEN590) and our engines have been designed to accept this without modification, warranty restriction or increased maintenance. No standards currently exist for fuels which contain more that 5% biofuel and therefore in order to protect our owners from potential adverse effects from unknown fuel blends we do not recommend the use of any fuel other than standard petrol or diesel. For further information owners and drivers are requested to contact their local Dealer or refer to their owner's handbook.

What are the EURO NCAP Ratings for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles?

Euro NCAP (The European New Car Assessment Programme) is a respected motoring standards body that carries out tough crash tests on new cars. These include front and side impact crash tests and assessments of child protection and pedestrian safety. While commercial vehicles are not tested as part of the programme, passenger carrier variants of commercial vehicles are. To see the full details of each test visit the Euro NCAP website here.

How can I update maps on my Discover Media satellite navigation system?

Please visit the Navigation maps website. You can download the full set of data in one go, or choose to download segments. Full instructions on how to perform the update are also available on the website.

What should a customer do when purchasing a used car that has not yet been updated with the software?

If you purchase your used vehicle from one of our approved network of dealers, the vehicle should already have had the technical measure applied and so you do not need to do anything.

If you purchase your used vehicle from elsewhere (e.g. a private seller or a dealer outside of our network), and the vehicle has not yet had the voluntary service action applied, you can contact your nearest Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealer and, if you wish to do so, have the voluntary service action applied to the vehicle.

For further information, you can also contact the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles diesel hotline on 0800 954 0225

How have customers with affected vehicles, in the first instance, been contacted?

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have already communicated directly with customers who were registered as the owner of an affected vehicle via a number of letters.

When should the cambelt be replaced on my Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle?

The recommended service intervals for your vehicle can be located inside your service schedule. Wear to cam belts will vary and are subject to driving style, types of use. Your Volkswagen Van Centre will advise when a replacement is required. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK recommend that you have your cambelt replaced every four years irrespective of driven mileage. Should you have any queries, please contact your nearest Van Centre.

A list of out Recognised Converters can be found on our A to Z of Converters page. However, to discuss your vehicle conversion needs please visit one of our dedicated Van Centres who will work with you to identify the appropriate base vehicle and manage the conversion process for you.

Do VWCV recommend LPG conversions?

As we have not tested LPG conversions in our vehicles we are unable to recommend this conversion.

This will depend on whether the vehicle is a van or a car for income tax purposes. HMRC have issued guidance on whether a vehicle is deemed to be a van or a car which can be accessed at https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim23110. Note that the definition of a car and a van differ for income tax, VAT and VED purposes and therefore a vehicle classed as a van for VED purposes may still be a car for income tax and / or VAT purposes.

The benefit in kind for a car is calculated based on the P11D value of the car multiplied by the relevant CO2 emissions %. A 3% surcharge applies for diesel vehicles up to the maximum of 37%.

The taxation of employer provider vehicles can be very complex. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles does not advise on the tax status of any of its vehicles. We recommend that you seek advice from a professional advisor or HM Revenue & Customs. The information stated above should not be construed as tax advice, and is provided for information only.

What about fuel for private mileage?

Where fuel is provided by the employer for private mileage, an additional benefit in kind will arise. In the 2017/18 tax year, the value of the benefit is £610 per annum for vans. The value of the benefit for private fuel provided for a car is £22,600 multiplied by the relevant CO2% (as for the car benefit).

Importing a right or left hand drive vehicle over 10-years old from an EU or non-EU country?

Regardless of the origin of your vehicle, if it’s over 10-years old it can be registered through the DVLA with a dating letter and a current UK MOT. A dating letter will state the date of the vehicle’s manufacture.

To request a dating letter for your vehicle, please email your full chassis and postal address to type.approval@vwg.co.uk. You will be contacted via email when your documents are available and being posted to you.

Importing a commercial vehicle manufactured from 2010 onwards from an EU country?

You will need a European Certificate of Conformity (COC) for the DVLA. The COC is an official document issued to all vehicles built to be sold and registered within the EU. The certificate confirms the vehicle has been tested and meets EU Type Approval standards. Certificates are only available in German language (that of the manufacturer) and are not available in any other language. This official document is recognised by all relevent authorities.

To order your certificate, please visit our Factory Logistics website. There is an administration fee of 50€ which is payable at point of ordering.

Importing a commercial vehicle from a non-EU country?

If you are importing a vehicle from a non-EU country you will need to contact the Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) who will be able to provide you with an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.

A certificate of Conformity (COC) will not be available for vehicles manufactured for countries outside the EU. You will need to obtain a Statement of Compliance from the exporting country’s importer to support your IVA application.

Importing a left hand drive commercial vehicle under 10-years old from an EU country?

To import a left hand drive vehicle you must make sure the following modifications have been made to comply with UK road regulations:

Headlights permanently adjusted/replaced to suit UK traffic

Rear fog lights operate as a pair or only on the right hand side

Speedometer graduated in miles per hour (MPH)

Your vehicle has two exterior rear-view mirrors

You will need to present a Certificate of Conformity (COC) and evidence that any necessary modifications have been made, for example receipts and/or invoices, to the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). You will then have to register the vehicle via the DVLA.

What is a Chassis/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

To produce the correct documents for your vehicle you’ll need to supply its unique 17 digit VIN/Chassis number. You can find this on your vehicle or in its logbook. If you have difficulty finding this number refer to the owner’s manual for your vehicle, or contact Volkswagen Commercial Customer Care by email or call 0800 783 4909.

If your vehicle is a 1960-74 model then it is likely to have a shorter VIN (e.g. a sequence of 10 numbers or less). Unfortunately we do not hold any records for these vehicles, to obtain any information or documentation please contact the Wolfsburg Museum at +49 5361 84 84 171 (English speaking) or:

This is an official document issued for all commercial vehicles manufactured from 2010 onwards, to be sold and registered within the European Union. It confirms the vehicle has been tested and meets EU Type Approval Standards. The Certificate of Conformity is unique to each vehicle and contains various technical specifications of the vehicle at the time of manufacture.

Volkswagen certificates are supplied in German as standard and cannot be produced in any other language. This does not affect its validity and it will be recognised by all European Community countries for vehicle registration purposes.

To export your vehicle to a country within the EU you will need to provide a Certificate of Conformity (COC). To order your certificate, please visit our Factory Logistics website. There is an administration fee of 50€ which is payable at point of ordering.

The certificate is not available for commercial vehicles pre 2010. In this instance contact the vehicle authorities of the country of import for more information on their local importation rules and regulations.

Exporting a commercial vehicle to a country outside the EU?

For all exports to non-EU countries you should contact the vehicle authorities of the country of import, the information on their local importation rules and regulations must be obtained from the country of import. If you need documentation, such as a Statement of Compliance, then please email type.approval@vwg.co.uk with your request stating your full chassis number. You will be contacted via email when your documents are available and being posted to you.

Chassis/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?

To produce the correct documents for your vehicle you’ll need to supply its unique 17 character VIN/Chassis number. You can find this on your vehicle or in its logbook. If you have difficulty finding this number refer to the owner’s manual for your vehicle, or contact your local Volkswagen Centre.

You may need to supply an official low emissions zone letter to confirm the EU Emissions standard of your vehicle. To request this document, please email your full chassis and postal address to type.approval@vwg.co.uk. You will be contacted via email when your documents are available and being posted to you.

How can I contact the Motor Industry Code Advisory and Conciliation Service?

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK subscribes to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. The Code sets out the standards that vehicle manufacturers comply with regarding new van sales, new van warranties, availability of replacement parts, advertising and handling of complaints.

In the first instance, should you feel that we have not provided a satisfactory standard with regards to new van sales, new van warranties, availability of replacement parts, advertising and handling of complaints, these should be discussed with your Volkswagen Van Centre.

Once our contact over this issue has concluded, should you feel we have not provided a satisfactory solution, we would refer you to the Motor Industry Codes Advisory and Conciliation Service. Their role is to ensure that we are acting responsibly and fulfilling our obligations under the Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars. This code is approved by the Trading Standards Institute.

The Code Advisory and Conciliation Service can be contacted using the Advice Line number below, and will offer free impartial advice. For further information you can visit their website here.

How do I obtain a replacement VIN plate for my Volkswagen commercial vehicle?

Please contact your nearest Van Centre who will ask you to complete the necessary paperwork. The Van Centre can then forward the paperwork on your behalf.

Where can I obtain information regarding speed limiters, Tachographs and Operator Licenses?

Please contact your local VOSA office.

How does VWCV monitor the level of service provided by the van centre network - in particular warranty, recall & service issues?

We do set specific and general parameters for all our Van Centres, particularly on subjects such as recalls and warranty repairs, and we do expect a certain level of service from them. However, the Van Centres within our network are independent businesses and are in fact franchisees of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles , and they are ultimately responsible for the level of service they provide. Our Customer Service Centre is more than happy to liase with Van Centres on your behalf if you are unable to obtain a satisfactory resolution to an enquiry or issue.

Volkswagen Amarok - statement for VW Amarok forum, July 2011

All Amaroks (excluding Highline Permanent 4MOTION models) built up to and including week 29 (late July 2011) had to be issued with an IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) from VOSA rather than the usual ECWVTA (European Whole Vehicle Type Approval). This is due to specific UK market payload requirements to enable VAT-registered customers to reclaim VAT. This has not involved any technical changes to the vehicle, and all Amaroks can legally be driven on the UK roads. All Amaroks built from week 30 for the UK will have the appropriate ECWVTA.

The contents of this FAQ is not intended to be and should not be construed as constituting tax advice. Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited cannot be held liable in any way for any reliance upon the contents of this FAQ. For specific tax advice relating to your particular set of circumstances, you must seek appropriate professional advice or contact HMRC.